LG G3 (D855 16GB) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)
Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS+
IPS+
1440x2392
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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4"
IPS
IPS
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG G3 (D855 16GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT NOVA IPS |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Model | LG G3 (D855 16GB) | Optimus Black (P970) |
Other model names | LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2 | LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka | feature not registered |
Brand | LG | LG |
Release date | 6/1/2014 | 5/9/2011 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in) | 64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in) |
Weight | 149 grams (5.22 ounces) | 109 grams (3.82 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT NOVA IPS |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2392 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 508 PPI | 233 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 2.2.1 Froyo |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 32bit: TI OMAP 3630 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | PowerVR SGX530 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 512MB |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 2GB (1GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 24 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 29mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | feature not registered |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | 6 hours |
Standby | 500 hours (20.8 days) | 350 hours (14.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging | • Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown • LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI • DLNA • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG G3 (D855 16GB) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |